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BUCHANAN, James:
Peacefully, on Saturday, August 5, 2023, after a short illness, at his home, Queenstown, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Nancy, loved father and father-in-law of Kim (Melbourne), Anna and Dallas (WA), and much loved Grandad Bruce of James, and Macy. Loved brother and brother-in-law of *Heather and John Carol, *Mavora and *Derek White, Hillary and *Gordon Dewe, Kathleen and Tony Fahey, Anita and Richard King, and all their respective families. A service to celebrate Bruce’s life will be held in St Margaret’s Presbyterian Church, Frankton, on Wednesday, August 9, at 1.30pm, private cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations for Hospice Southland may be left at the service. Livestream available www.southernlakesfunerals.co.nz. Messages to 6 Sunrise Lane, Queenstown 9300. (*denotes deceased).
GUISE, Kathleen Marjorie (Kathy):
Passed away peacefully at Ascot Bupa , Sunday , August 6th 2023, with her girls by her side, in her 86th year. Much loved wife and soul mate of the late Bruce for 69 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Diane and Roger Bugden, Suzanne and Malcolm Templer, Carol and the late Steven Soper, Janine and Carl MacLean. Loved Nana of Fallon, and Tara; Scott, Kane, the late Nicole, and Aaron; Ricky, Billy, and Luke; Ryan, Blain, and Shay. A Great grand mother to her 15 great grand children. A service to celebrate the life of Kathy and a memorial service for Bruce (Southern Cross Lodge no 30045) will be held on Thursday 10th August , 11am Argyle Cottage Gardens, 19 Argyle -Otahuti Road, Waianiwa. Messages to 53 Hoffman Court, Invercargill,or to Kathy’s tribute page at frasersfunerals where the service livestream can be accessed.
MUIRHEAD, Donald Thomas Daniel:
Suddenly but peacefully at Dunedin Hospital on Saturday 5 August 2023. In his 73rd year. Loved husband of Shirley. Loved father and father-in–law of Gill and Kirsty (In’gill) and Karla and Ollie (Melbourne) Loved granddad of Jade, Grace and Michell, Topsy and Molly. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Ross* and Betty (Auckland) Ken and Diane (Clyde). Loved uncle of Nathan, Natasha, Aimee, Tristan, Wayne, Alan, and partners. A service to celebrate Donald’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 1pm, on Friday 11 August 2023. Cremation thereafter. Messages to 136 Derwent Crescent, Invercargill and tributes may be left on Donald’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a live stream of the service will also be available.
WILSON, Winifred Ruth (Winnie):
Peacefully at Clare House, Invercargill on Saturday 5 August 2023. In her 102 nd year. Loved wife of James* (Jim). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Kathleen* and Keith Johnstone (In’gill) Janice and Ian Cundall (Chch) Keith and Robyn Wilson (In’gill) and Elaine and Alister Murchland (Cromwell). Loved Nana of Philip, Blair, Linda; Lauren, Simon; Laura, Kate; Katrina and Amy. A dearly loved great grandmother and much loved Aunt. A private family service will be held at 11am on Wednesday 9 August and may be viewed via livestream from Winnie’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes. Messages to 493 Racecourse Road. (* denotes deceased).